VodafoneThree - Commercial Finance Analyst - Opex (Brand, Digital & Consolidation)

This job is with VodafoneThree, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community.

Location: London OR Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month.

Who We Are

We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.

We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you'll do

• You'll play a key role in shaping the financial backbone of a business that's redefining connectivity in the UK.
• As part of the Consumer Opex team, you'll partner closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and collaborate across functions to bring financial clarity, control, and insight to major investment decisions.
• From tracking spend to influencing governance and improving processes, you'll help ensure every pound invested delivers real value-while contributing to a once-in-a-career transformation.

In this role, you'll:

• Track and manage opex spend across multiple functions, giving clear visibility on performance and financial position.
• Take ownership of CAPEX governance, ensuring investments align with strategy and deliver expected returns.
• Oversee end-to-end financial governance of Consumer Development Fund (CDF) activity, maintaining accurate tracking and compliance.
• Act as the go-to finance partner for portfolio managers, project teams, and stakeholders-supporting better decision-making.
• Lead monthly capex reporting, ensuring it is accurate, timely, and aligned with governance standards.
• Support and review funding requests, providing challenge and guidance to ensure robust financial control.
• Attend governance forums, capture key decisions, and ensure actions are followed through.
• Investigate overspends and governance breaches, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Collaborate with budget holders and operational teams to improve cost understanding and accountability.
• Support month-end reporting, providing insights and explaining key variances to forecasts.
• Help prepare for financial reviews, bringing together a clear view of overall Consumer opex performance.
• Enhance and automate reporting tools, dashboards, and models to streamline analysis.
• Contribute to the integration of processes and reporting into a unified VodafoneThree view of opex.

Who you are

• You have strong Excel and financial modelling skills, and you're comfortable working with data.
• You bring an analytical mindset and enjoy solving complex problems.
• You understand key financial and commercial drivers and how they impact business performance.
• You have experience simplifying and improving existing processes.
• You have a sharp eye for detail and take pride in delivering accurate work.
• You're a confident communicator who can explain financial concepts clearly to different audiences.
• You're collaborative and enjoy partnering with stakeholders across teams.
• You're proactive, curious, and motivated to drive continuous improvement.
• You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and embracing change.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

What we offer

We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.